Berglund Center getting facelift Web Staff September 24, 2014 1 minute read roanokeciviccenter.com New seats, lighting, a paint job and more secure doors. The 45-year-old Roanoke Civic Center is getting more than a new name. The Berglund Center also will be transformed. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: Norfolk Southern freight volume returns to pre-recession levels; railroad to hire 900 to operate more trainsNext: Former Roanoke Times writer to speak at 2015 Virginia book festival Related Stories Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026